Review of War Horse (2011) by Cristian O — 13 Nov 2015

With amazing cinematography and breathtaking moments, War Horse is an epic adventure with Spielberg's fine touch.

This review of War Horse (2011) was written by Cristian O on 13 Nov 2015.

War Horse has generally received positive reviews.

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